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** ALL ** Passport Queries take.two. **! Mod-note in post#1288

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    #1892
    4odh4n
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭4odh4n


    Need to renew the kids passports, but want to remove their second name from the passport, just hav their first name and surname, can I do this online?, does it give u the option to enter the name u want to appear on the passport (as it does on the paper application) or will it just re-issue with the names as used on their last passports?
    TIA


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    #1893
    irishfemme
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭irishfemme


    Actually, I did something wrong, I made a mistake and chose fresh application, instead of a renewal. I didnt need the garda to sign afterall.passport came within 5 working days.
    I still needed the affidavit and you will always need that for every renewal.
    irishfemme wrote: »
    Thanks for this, I actually thought I did something wrong when I saw I needed an affidavit for my child's passport renewal, also I thought there was no need for the guards to sign? But they do!.
    I guess the only good part is the savings on passport photographs cost.


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    #1894
    splinter65
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    irishfemme wrote: »
    Actually, I did something wrong, I made a mistake and chose fresh application, instead of a renewal. I didnt need the garda to sign afterall.passport came within 5 working days.
    I still needed the affidavit and you will always need that for every renewal.

    Fair play to you for coming back to rectify your post. It’s a good tip for other parents.


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    #1895
    Farmer_3650
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Farmer_3650


    I have applied online for a first time passport. I'm trying getting together the documents I need. I have the cover page, identity verification form and birth cert. It says on the email I received that I need documents to verify citizenship. What can I send for this? Will a copy of my driving license be enough to prove my name and address? Thanks.


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    #1896
    irishfemme
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭irishfemme


    If you were born in Ireland, to Irish Parents, a birth certificate would be sufficient,
    if not, then the means in which you got your citizenship would need to be ascertained. A naturalisation certificate, or parents passport would need to be sent in. A driving license isn't enough to verify citizenship.
    Farmer_3650 wrote: »
    I have applied online for a first time passport. I'm trying getting together the documents I need. I have the cover page, identity verification form and birth cert. It says on the email I received that I need documents to verify citizenship. What can I send for this? Will a copy of my driving license be enough to prove my name and address? Thanks.


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    #1897
    Farmer_3650
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Farmer_3650


    irishfemme wrote: »
    If you were born in Ireland, to Irish Parents, a birth certificate would be sufficient,
    if not, then the means in which you got your citizenship would need to be ascertained. A naturalisation certificate, or parents passport would need to be sent in. A driving license isn't enough to verify citizenship.

    Yes I was born in Ireland to Irish parents. It says on the sheet to bring government issued photo ID (ill use driving license). It also says I need proof of name and address. Would the driving license not cover these as it has my name and address is on them


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    #1898
    PhoenixParker
    Registered Users Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭PhoenixParker


    irishfemme wrote: »
    If you were born in Ireland, to Irish Parents, a birth certificate would be sufficient,
    if not, then the means in which you got your citizenship would need to be ascertained. A naturalisation certificate, or parents passport would need to be sent in. A driving license isn't enough to verify citizenship.

    If it’s post 2005 I think he needs to prove that his parents are Irish, ie parents pre 2005 birth certificate or passport. There should be a page of your pdf called “first passport documents” that lists your options.


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    #1899
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,645 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Farmer_3650 wrote: »
    Yes I was born in Ireland to Irish parents. It says on the sheet to bring government issued photo ID (ill use driving license). It also says I need proof of name and address. Would the driving license not cover these as it has my name and address is on them

    No it needs to be 3 separate docs, photo ID for photo ID, utility bill etc for proof of name, different doc for proof of address


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    #1900
    Farmer_3650
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Farmer_3650


    PhoenixParker wrote: »
    If it’s post 2005 I think he needs to prove that his parents are Irish, ie parents pre 2005 birth certificate or passport. There should be a page of your pdf called “first passport documents” that lists your options.

    Are you sure id need their information? I’m over 18


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    #1901
    Nigel Fairservice
    Registered Users, Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    Just your one is fine if you were born in Ireland before 2005...which I presume you were.


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    #1902
    Farmer_3650
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Farmer_3650


    Nigel Fairservice wrote: »
    Just your one is fine if you were born in Ireland before 2005...which I presume you were.

    Yes I was thanks for thatðŸ‘


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    #1903
    Jet Black
    Registered Users Posts: 3,841 ✭✭✭Jet Black


    Any idea how to get original proof of address documents from over two years ago? Trying to get passport back to original name after getting married and passport office require something over two years old. Traveling the end of this month.

    Will the revenue give you something if you go in to them?


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    #1904
    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,284 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    Jet Black wrote: »
    Any idea how to get original proof of address documents from over two years ago? Trying to get passport back to original name after getting married and passport office require something over two years old. Traveling the end of this month.

    Will the revenue give you something if you go in to them?
    Do proof of address things not need to be quite recent? Usually 3 or 6 months at most?


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    #1905
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,645 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    salmocab wrote: »
    Do proof of address things not need to be quite recent? Usually 3 or 6 months at most?

    Its different for proof of name, usually proof of usage dated 2 years old. OP, I'd say try contact Revnue or others and explain situation and they may be able to reissue statements from then


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    #1906
    Whamjam
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Whamjam


    Cakerbaker wrote: »
    Apologies, I was sure I read somewhere that online was only for renewals

    Online is definitely for renewals only. First time no


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    #1907
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,155 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    Whamjam wrote: »
    Online is definitely for renewals only. First time no

    This is incorrect. You can apply online for a first time passport

    You apply online with your digital photo. You’re sent an ID verification form to be signed and then you can post the necessary documents in

    But you can absolutely apply for a passport online if you’re doing it for the first time

    https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/whocanapply/


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    #1908
    natc
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭natc


    Applied for my daughters first passport online last week. I sent in both mine and my husbands passports along with her birth certificate. Received her passport back yesterday but our passports and her birth cert weren’t in the envelope. Are they posted back separately?


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    #1909
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    natc wrote: »
    Applied for my daughters first passport online last week. I sent in both mine and my husbands passports along with her birth certificate. Received her passport back yesterday but our passports and her birth cert weren’t in the envelope. Are they posted back separately?

    May be posted separately for security reasons.


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    #1910
    natc
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭natc


    Slippin Jimmy wrote: »
    May be posted separately for security reasons.

    I rang and these are checked manually and posted back at a later date as they are experiencing delays with them. No mention that they are retuned separate on their website and how long it can take. We are flying on March 1st so she said she has them marked as urgent and next time someone checks the list they should see it and get them sorted. Told to call back next Monday if I haven’t received them before then...not very reassuring!!

    I don’t understand why they aren’t sent back at the same time as passport is issued. Don’t know what other checks are done on them after issuing child’s passport....it’s a bit late to come across something at that stage?! After all they were issued by the very same office...


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    #1911
    McSween
    Registered Users Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭McSween


    Im applying for newborn’s first passport.

    Photo - ok to get this done digitally?

    Form signEd by guards - does need to be done also?

    sorry but have seen contradictory details on the above.


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    #1912
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    The form needs to be signed by the guards. I'm unsure about the photo.


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    #1913
    natc
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭natc


    McSween wrote: »
    Im applying for newborn’s first passport.

    Photo - ok to get this done digitally?

    Form signEd by guards - does need to be done also?

    sorry but have seen contradictory details on the above.

    Depends if it’s online or paper application. I did my child’s first passport online last month. Photos were taken digitally and a code was issued to upload them to the submission when filling out the form online.

    Verification form generated at the end must be printed and signed by guards as it’s the first application, and both parents (if applicable) must sign it in front of guards also


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    #1914
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    Had to do the same as natc recently. Used digital photos ensuring white background but they are converted to B&W if memory serves right. Once application was completed, print out a 3 page form, get it signed by guards (although there are other reputable people who can also do it I think but the Garda stamp is more formal I feel). Then send off the application by free post.


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    #1915
    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,284 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    pprendeville wrote: »
    Had to do the same as natc recently. Used digital photos ensuring white background but they are converted to B&W if memory serves right. Once application was completed, print out a 3 page form, get it signed by guards (although there are other reputable people who can also do it I think but the Garda stamp is more formal I feel). Then send off the application by free post.

    They can be signed by a crèche manager I think, which actually makes a lot of sense as they actually know the child.


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    #1916
    natc
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭natc


    salmocab wrote: »
    They can be signed by a crèche manager I think, which actually makes a lot of sense as they actually know the child.

    Yes but original poster said it was baby’s first passport. In that case it must be a Garda that signs and witnesses the form.


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    #1917
    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,284 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    natc wrote: »
    Yes but original poster said it was baby’s first passport. In that case it must be a Garda that signs and witnesses the form.

    Ah right, we redone my sons last year and just needed the crèche manager to sign the print off that they give you. I’ve said it before here, the passport office have played a blinder with the online applications.


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    #1918
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,155 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    natc wrote: »
    Yes but original poster said it was baby’s first passport. In that case it must be a Garda that signs and witnesses the form.

    This is true for all first time applicants

    There’s a long list of people who can witness the form for first time applications for most renewals
    https://www.dfa.ie/passports/how-to-get-your-application-witnessed/

    but first timers must be Gardai


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    #1919
    dedaw
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭dedaw


    Hi. Hoping for some help.
    We have completed the forms for the first applications for the kids passports (paper forms not online) and are wondering if they can be sent all together and payment made in one? Or they have to go seperately?
    Thanks.


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    #1920
    Tony H
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭Tony H


    I renewed online Monday the 17th , uploaded photo , was initially approved , got an email about an hour later telling me I was looking down in the photo , took another photo and submitted it , passport book arrived on Wednesday the 19th , passport card arrived this morning , wish all governments were this efficient .


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    #1921
    Nigel Fairservice
    Registered Users, Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    You take them to the post office. They take the payment in one go and send them off for you.


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